About 2,000 guests from the local community and non-governmental organisations (NGO) attended the function.

In this regard, Anwar said PH’s success in taking over the government today was due to the struggles of the past leaders such as Karpal Singh (former Bukit Gelugor MP) who should not be forgotten.

“We won now because of the deeds of the people who started the struggle, we just harvest the fruits but we will not forget the great lion Karpal Singh,” said Anwar.

Also speaking at the dinner was the son of Karpal Singh, Gobind who is also Communications and Multimedia Minister who called on Port Dickson voters to support Anwar because PH had taken over the government due to the reformation movement which started 20 years ago.

“Anwar has been contributed enormously to the cause, he is a fighter and my friend, we have gone through thin and thick but now his fate will be decided by the voters of Port Dickson, his future will be determined by you, this is important as he is the future prime minister,” said Gobind.

The Port Dickson parliamentary by-election was held after its incumbent Datuk Danyal Balagopal Abdullah, 68, vacated the seat on Sept 12 to give way to Anwar to return to Dewan Rakyat.

The Election Commission has set polling day on Oct 13 while early voting is on Oct 9.

The Port Dickson parliamentary constituency has 75,770 registered voters in this by-election and they comprised 43 per cent Malays, Chinese (33 per cent), Indian (22 per cent) and other races (two per cent). — Bernama